[pct-l] Wide-set straps

[Heather]

Just a thought - if you cannot find straps set where you need, try the next smaller torso length?
I was desperate to love my GG pack, and I have very narrow shoulders. (I do have a thick neck, after years of push-ups. ) I couldn't believe how closely the shoulder straps seemed to be stitched together - like no other pack I had tried. It wasn't until after I sold it that I realized I was at the cusp of torso length, and so the pack hit my neck right near level of shoulder strap stitching, but that since the straps spread nicely from there, a shorter pack length may have ridden a bit lower on my back and provided the necessary "give".
Hope this post makes sense!

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Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:43:50 -0800
From: Mackenzie Evan Smith <mackenzie.evan.smith at gmail.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Lightweight pack with straps set wider apart
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Hello all,

I'm in search of a lightweight-ish pack, and I'm having trouble
finding one that doesn't pinch my upper shoulders/neck. Does anyone
have a suggestion for a pack that's around 2 pounds and has should
straps that are sewn a bit further apart? I've ordered and sent back
an Osprey Exos and a GoLite Jam Pack because of this issue. A Granite
Gear Crown VC Ki just arrived and I'm having the same issue: I love
the pack, but once my gear is inside it pinches my shoulders (perhaps
my shoulders are wider than most women's, or my neck is bigger). Does
anyone have the men's version? I can't tell from the photos online if
the shoulder straps are further apart on that model. I've also thought
about taking the pack to a tailor to see if they could move the straps
apart a bit. Anyone have success with that?

I had a Osprey Ariel 65 for my AT thru hike and loved it, but want
something a little lighter for my PCT thru hike attempt. Any advice or
suggestions would be very helpful. Thank you!

Best, Mackenzie/Hitch